Puppy biting is one of the most common problems that puppy owners face. New puppy owners are often at a loss on how to deal with an excited puppy who, armed with needle sharp teeth, is intent on chewing your hands, feet or clothing.

We all lead busy lives and the thought of an easy option to some of life’s problems is very appealing. However, when faced with having to put aside precious time in order to train our dog because he has developed an unwanted behaviour often finds us delaying the inevitable.

Believe it or not, there actually is a dog walking etiquette. It is one based around manners for both you and your dog and if adhered to by everyone, would make the simple act of taking your dog for a walk an extremely enjoyable pastime for everyone.

In a previous blog I wrote about whether empathy has a place in dog training. This then led me to thinking about how we view a reactive dog and can we actually understand what that dog is feeling in times of fear.